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Proven smart metering technology recognised

Arqiva has been chosen by the Department for Energy and Climate Change (DECC) as the preferred bidder to provide smart metering communications for the North region, subject to contract.

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This is recognition of the technical superiority of Arqiva's proven smart metering communications solution, which has been shown to work equally well across all parts of the country. The solution is based on Sensus technology that has been successfully deployed internationally in more than 16 million smart meters and devices. It is capable of supporting the evolution of smart services more broadly, and our extensive trials have successfully demonstrated that it can communicate with smart meters across Great Britain, including locations deep inside buildings that other communications technologies have struggled to reach. The announcement also reflects the exceptional track record of Arqiva in building and running critical national infrastructure.

John Cresswell, CEO of Arqiva, commented:

"The choice of Arqiva as the preferred bidder to provide the smart metering communications service in the North reflects the proven technical superiority of our solution. We are pleased to be working with the both the industry and government to create a new smart network to meet the needs of today's consumers in the North."